Libations & Love Songs: Honoring Patrick Henry Murray
A week ago, Maestro Bing Young was sitting right behind Patrick Henry Murray as Will Walker announced that Patrick would be joining Jason Mathis in concert at the second in the Summer Concert series to be held at Georgia Darehshori’s condo at Avida, rather than at Casa Karma. Bing told me that Patrick was very excited and happy to be doing the show with Jason.
Then, last Friday, Patrick Henry’s body was discovered in his condo. The investigation is ongoing, and after much discussion and careful thought during this distressing time, it was decided to go forward with the concert. Jason will sing the duets he and Patrick had rehearsed, solo. It is what Patrick would have wanted.
As a special moment of reflection, Georgia Dareshori will lead the gathering in the lighting and sharing of her peace candle from Wales. One more step on the road to healing.
Libations & Love Songs was created as an evening of R&B, celebrating all things love. Originally envisioned as a soulful duet with Patrick Murray and Jason Mathis, the event will now carry a deeper meaning. In honor of Patrick Henry Murray, Jason will take the stage alone to deliver the performance they had prepared together, accompanied by pianist Ruli Mayorga.
Set against the backdrop of the sunset over Banderas Bay, guests will enjoy soul classics, R&B love ballads, and even a few dance favorites—all wrapped in the spirit of love that inspired the show.
Tasty cocktails, wine, and delicious Casa Karma signature hors d’oeuvres will be served to complement the evening.
We will celebrate Patrick with one of the things he loved most—music. He often shared the stage with a close circle of fellow singers, and some may join the performance tonight in his honor. The theme remains the same: what better way to honor someone who loved well and was well loved than through an evening of love songs.
Your presence this evening will lift the burden of loss and help our community to heal through the music that Patrick Henry Murray loved to sing. To reserve your space, RSVP to Jason Darion Mathis on Facebook. (Seating is very limited.) You may pay at the door, please, 500 pesos, cash only. Cocktails and wine are also available for purchase, again, cash only.
Join me early at 6:30 when the doors open. There will be lots of hugs, many candles, and lots of flowers as we celebrate life through music. The show will start promptly at 7 pm. Bring all your love.
My fabulous encounter with Mitchell Rivadeneyra will appear in the morning tomorrow.